A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4384415 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386462 epoch_slot_no: 1662 block_no: 4384238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1770 time: 2020-07-05 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x159ca207e6aaa4d4c9c86c998633b6a1ac9caeca99f149e6a84d6289aa7d3ecaBlock Operator
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